Montana Constitution Article II § 19
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Section 19. Habeas corpus. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall never be suspended.
Terms Used In Montana Constitution Article II § 19
- Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.